Global Galway Launch
University of Galway has relaunched its International Affairs Office as Global Galway.
At the launch event, we welcomed Interim President of University of Galway, Professor Peter McHugh and Interim Deputy President and Registrar, Professor Becky Whay, along with colleagues, students and friends to the new offices to acknowledge the Global Galway project which has and continues to embed internationalisation across our University, strengthening international ties, ensuring that students, staff and partners from around the world have the support and resources to succeed.
Interim President of University of Galway, Professor Peter McHugh.
Interim President of University of Galway, Professor Peter McHugh.
Interim President of University of Galway, Professor Peter McHugh, said: “As we look back on our heritage and the recent anniversary of the first 68 students arriving here 175 years ago, the scale of our growth and ambition internationally is a great cause for celebration. The development of University of Galway is built on the foundation of excellence in research-led teaching and learning and with Global Galway we have created the natural next step to position our community to embrace new opportunities and challenges."
Interim Deputy President and Registrar, Professor Becky Whay
Interim Deputy President and Registrar, Professor Becky Whay
Professor Becky Whay, Interim Deputy President and Registrar at University of Galway, said: “Global Galway reflects University of Galway’s ever-growing commitment to students from around the world. Our educational and research partnerships in more than 100 countries reinforces our reputation as a welcoming and diverse university.
“Our approach to internationalisation is about creating more opportunities for our students to study abroad; opportunities for students to come here from around the world; and opportunities for our academics and researchers to work with and learn from collaborations with counterparts in institutions overseas.
“Global Galway is a natural next step for us on these journeys and it better reflects who we are today as a university, one that’s deeply connected with the world around us. While the name is new, our commitment to supporting global students and fostering strong international partnerships is as strong as ever.”
Interim President of University of Galway, Professor Peter McHugh, Director of Internationalisation Lorna Cuckow and Interim Deputy President and Registrar, Professor Becky Whay with studennts from Shannon College of Hotel Management.
Interim President of University of Galway, Professor Peter McHugh, Director of Internationalisation Lorna Cuckow and Interim Deputy President and Registrar, Professor Becky Whay with studennts from Shannon College of Hotel Management.
Natalia Hermida Cepeda, Global Student Ambassador and PhD candidate.
Natalia Hermida Cepeda, Global Student Ambassador and PhD candidate.
Lorna Cuckow, Director of Internationalisation Global Galway
Lorna Cuckow, Director of Internationalisation Global Galway
It was also a great opportunity to share the services the dedicated Global Galway team, along with the office’s support staff across the University, provide to students, academic and research staff and our partners in areas such as admissions, student integration and global partnerships.